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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Department of Communication

Computer Mediated Communication (including Communication and Technology) Family Communication Health Communication Intercultural Communication Interpersonal Communication (includes Small Group) Mass Communication/Media Studies (including New Media) Organizational Communication Political Communication Rhetoric
University of Illinois

overview of program

The Department of Communication at the University of Illinois is home to one of the nation’s oldest and most distinguished doctoral programs in communication. Our internationally recognized faculty members are engaged in cutting-edge research dealing with socially pressing problems. They also are creative and committed teachers who bring passion and enthusiasm to the classroom. Our department offers a high-quality educational experience in a supportive environment.

Carnegie Classification: R1

Professional Development Funding: $1,000 per year

Ph.D. Degrees per Year: 4

Communication doctorates conferred between 2010-19: 126

Contact information

Director of Graduate Studies

Dr. Travis Dixon

Address

3001 Lincoln Hall, 702 S. Wright St.
Urbana, IL  61801

Email
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  • Journalism
  • Digital Media
  • Rhetoric
  • Health Communication
  • Organizational Communication
  • Interpersonal
  • Political Communication
  • Family Communication

The Admissions Committee considers the complete record of the candidate in reaching a decision. The required minimum academic grade point average (for the final 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of undergraduate work) is 3.0 on a four-point scale; normally, those admitted have a grade point average above this minimum. GRE scores must be submitted, but there is no required minimum. Ideally, applicants to the M.A. program will have at least sixteen semester hours of undergraduate credit in communication, but this is not a prerequisite to admission; applicants to the Ph.D. program should have strong academic records in their master’s programs.

The Admissions Committee considers candidates based on their overall promise for success in graduate study and beyond.

Meet The Faculty

  • Diamond Anniversary Book Award, 2004
  • Golden Anniversary Monograph Award, 2004, 2005, 2012
  • Golden Outstanding Student Essay in Rhetoric Award, 2011, 2014
  • Lucas Debut Publication Award, 2014
  • Miller Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award, 2000, 2009, 2010, 2011
  • Winans-Wichelns Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Rhetoric and Public Address, 2016
  • Woolbert Research Award, 2018